| Make : FIAT | Model : X19 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780901 - 19781101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V042000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790415 | Date Received by ODI: 19790102 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ALLEN HEAD BOLTS SECURING THE AXLE SHAFTS TO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND REAR WHEEL HUBS, MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF THE ALLEN HEAD BOLTS DURING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFTS FROM EITHER THE DIFFERENTIAL OR REAR WHEEL HUB FLANGES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RETORQUE THE ALLEN HEAD BOLTS OF THE AXLE SHAFTS TO ENSURE THAT THE BOLTS MEET THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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